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Her: I have a money order issued by Wells Fargo bankMe: Let’s take it to Wells Fargo Bank to be cashed.Her: It was purchased in another stateMe: Wells Fargo is a National Association

10 minutes waiting in line later..

Her: Hi Wells Fargo Bank, issuer of this money order. Please cash it.WFB: Do you have an account?Her: No, but you issued it.WFB: We don’t care. Next!Her: Wait, I am here with a WFB multiple account holder.WFB: We hate you, but we’ll let him deposit it in his account. Next!

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Me: OK, I am here. Can we deposit this in my account?WFB: Let me ask my manager.WFB: Oh look, the money order is $65 more than your current balance. We cannot accept this instrument for deposit.Me: You don’t care that there will be a direct deposit for 20 times this difference in 39 hours?
WFB: Exactly. Next!Me: You refuse to redeem this negotiable instrument that you issued.WFB: Moneygram issued it. Yyou can cash it there. Next!Moneygram: *salivates at the though of a commission on the redemption end*Me: So, “issued by Wells Fargo Bank” doesn’t mean what is says?WFB: Well, “WE” didn’t issue it. Wells Fargo Bank, Anchorage Alaska did. They will redeem it. Next!Me: It was bought on the Atlantic coast. The purchaser did not drive to Anchorage to obtain it.WFB: What’s your point? Don’t you want a vacation? Sarah Palin will welcome you. Next!Me: so “National Association” only applies when it works for you, not your customers?WFB: Exactly. Have a nice day. Next!